Adris vs Niki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adris

Boy #18,095 Most Popular

Meaning

"Ardent lord; spirited ruler. A rare name of Welsh and Celtic heritage, closely related to Idris, combining elements meaning lord (iud) and impetuous or ardent (ris), traditionally associated with strength and fire of spirit."

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,095
Total SSA Count
6
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Adr, Ady, Adie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adris Rank #18,095
Niki Rank #10,768

Niki is more popular, ranked #10768 vs #18095 for Adris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adris ___

  • Adris Owen
  • Adris Llewelyn
  • Adris Rhys
  • Adris Morgan

Niki ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adris

Idris Rhys Emrys Caius

If you choose Niki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adris or Niki more popular?

Niki is more popular, ranked #10768 compared to Adris at #18095 in the United States.

What do Adris and Niki mean?

Adris means "Ardent lord; spirited ruler. A rare name of Welsh and Celtic heritage, closely related to Idris, combining elements meaning lord (iud) and impetuous or ardent (ris), traditionally associated with strength and fire of spirit." (Welsh origin).

Are Adris and Niki boy or girl names?

Adris is primarily a boy name. Niki is primarily a girl name.

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